RAD Data comm Modular Access Device with Integrated Router Manuel D’Utilisation

Chapter 4  Configuration 

FCD-IPM Installation and Operation Manual 

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Advanced Setup Menu

 

 

4. In the New Software File Name field, type the path and file name of the new 

software version. 

 

The IP address and the new software version file name can also be defined through 
the Setup menu. Refer to Setup at the beginning of the chapter. 

 

5. Press S to start the download process. 

During the process, the new program code is downloaded to the Flash backup 

partition, thus erasing its previous contents. 
Upon completion, the newly downloaded Flash partition becomes active, 
while the old version’s partition becomes backup. The device automatically 
resets, running the new program stored in the active partition. 

During the download process, a counter shows the number of packets that have 
passed. Downloading can be interrupted at any time by pressing the ESC key. 
XMODEM via Control Port (BOOT Manager) 
Use this option to access the BOOT Manager via the control port. Refer to 

 for more information on the Boot Manager. 

Select this parameter to save device configuration parameters into a file by 
uploading to the TFTP server. This operation sends all unit parameters to the TFTP 
server and will be saved under a filename that you specify. 

IP

FCD-IPM

Parameter File Download/Upload

TFTP Server

 

 

To upload device parameters:  
1.  Activate the TFTP server application connected to the unit via an IP network. 
2.  Configure the following IP parameters: IP address, IP mask and IP default 

gateway. 

3.  Select the TFTP upload option. 
4.  Enter the TFTP server IP address. 
5.  Assign a name to the configuration file you want to save on the server, for 

example V35_file. 

6. Press S to start the upload process.